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The accumulation in the body of the ketone bodies: acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetoacetic acid (Taber's Medical Dictionary, 18th ed.). This condition results… from incomplete metabolism of fatty acids and is common found in poorly controlled diabetes. It may also be caused by starvation, pregnancy, and high fat diets. Excess ketone bodies are excreted in the urine causing a condition known as ketonuria. In the olden days before glucometers, the amount of ketone bodies found in urine (identified by dipsticking random urine sample) determined the amount of insulin the patient required. One of the functions your liver performs is to converts fat into fatty acids and ketones to be used by the body for energy. Ketones are molecules produced by the liver during fat metabolism and are a normal source of fuel and energy for the body. When your body is in the state of ketosis, it is using fat as its' primary source of energy. This state can be induced by significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and forcing your body to use it's reserved energy stores. This method of reducing fat in the body is known as the low carb or keytosis diet. a diet that contains insufficient carbohydrate(MORE)

Ketosis occurs when the levels of ketone bodies increase, particularly during a low carbohydrate weight loss program. The features of ketosis include headache, breath that… smells of acetone and a lack of energy. (MORE)

One cannot go into ketosis if too many carbohydrates are consumed. Thus, one needs to be able to do two things. The first is how to count to 20. Less than 20 grams of ca…rbohydrates per day, and ketosis results. 20 grams of carbs is only around 80 kilocalories or calories to the general public not used to precise jargon. The second is learning to use ketone test strips which detect ketones in the urine and quantify how much, if any, ketosis is occuring. (MORE)

Symptoms of KetosisThe constant presence of a sickly, sweet smelling, fruity breath is one of the trademark symptoms of ketosis. Due to the presence of acetone bodies, this od…d smell evolves. As this bad breath is a classic sign of ketosis, some people may find it disturbing and offensive.In the primary stagers of ketosis, tiredness and fatigue can also be seen quite frequently.Headaches are also a common sight.Excessive thirst, weakness and dizziness too start posing problems for the person affected.Nausea and stomach aches, along with abdominal pain too start making regular appearances.Sleeplessness. (MORE)

Ketosis is a state characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood, occurring when the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies (which can be used …by all of the body for energy as an alternative to glucose). These ketone bodies are a by-product of the lipid metabolic pathway after the fat is converted to energy.| Ketoacidosis, by contrast, is the accumulation of excessive keto acids in the blood stream (specifically acetoacetate and beta-hydroxy butyrate). Whereas most consider ketoacidosis to be a medical condition, a minority of specialists believe that ketosis is not. People mistake ketosis for ketoacidosis and think it is infectious so ketosis is not infectious (MORE)

Ketosis is the state of having elevated ketone bodies in the blood stream. Ketone bodies are formed by ketogenesis when liver glycogen stores are depleted. Ketone bodies are a…cidic, and prolonged exposure can overrun the compensatory mechanisms resulting in ketoacidosis ( pH under 7.35). Most commonly, ketoacidosis is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), resulting from increased fat metabolism due to a shortage of insulin. It is associated primarily with type I diabetes, and may result in a diabetic coma if left untreated. In alcoholic ketoacidosis, alcohol causes dehydration and blocks the first step of gluconeogenesis. The body is unable to synthesize enough glucose to meet its needs, thus creating an energy crisis resulting in fatty acid metabolism, and ketone body formation. (MORE)

Protein. Limit fat, and eliminate carbs almost completely. Good sources of low-fat protein are soy protein isolates from protein drink mixes, fish and poultry (chicken, turk…ey, etc.). Beef and pork are too high in fat for most cuts to be useful. Ketosis is a process of fat burning. Protein is necessary to rebuild tissue that is continually tearing down by use. Dietary fat and especially carbohydrates are a preferred source of energy; the only way the body will dip into fat stores is by reducing/removing all other sources. (MORE)